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Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds

Everleaf Emerald Towers Basil Seeds

$4.49
$4.49
~0.57 g (~20 seeds)
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Pretty enough to be the centerpiece of your patio flowerpot, 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is true to its name: prolific in leaf growth; deep, emerald, glossy green leaves; and forms an herbal tower. This cultivar holds off flower production up to 12 weeks longer than other types of basil, so you don't have to worry about pinching flowers off to keep your basil producing tender leaves.

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Variety Info

Family: Laminaceae

Type: Basil (Learn more)

Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 8"–12" wide

Variety Info: Deep green, glossy leaves on a columnar plant, well-branching with short internodes

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.

Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a freeze; basil is very frost sensitive

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Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
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  • Tiffany J.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 20, 2025
    5 Stars

    The Emerald Towers Basil was the most prolific growing, and gorgeous smelling thing of beauty grown in the garden last Spring. I have to grow it again this year. The taste is amazing and it makes the best tasting pesto. I can see that it will be one of those plants that will be on repeat in my garden year after year, God willing!!! I wish that I had more photos to share because it got quite big and it lasted into fall. I highly recommend it.

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  • Cee Cee C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    I just love the Emerald Basil. Never heard of it before I saw Kevin mention it on EG. Germination for me has been 100% - and it grows so well. Doesn't seem to fall prey as easily to heat or pests like other basil varieties. Pictured is my 2nd wave of the summer - as I use basil a lot in my kitchen.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • PJ H.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    A perfect basil. Started seeds indoors March 2nd, transplanted to the garden (zone 6b) April 28th. It is now June 27th, we've just gone through a 10 day heat wave (90+) and I have had 0 bolting. Talk about slow-bolting! I'm going to be growing this one every year! Oh, also the plants look lush and it's been such a joy to share the fruits of our harvest with loved ones.

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  • Stephen G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 7, 2024
    5 Stars

    Planted these last year, and they were awesome very productive and great taste!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Ross B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 7, 2023
    5 Stars

    In the photo, the plant looks shabby but I want to show the plant's beautiful structure. This plant is quite old, planted in January 2022. It started to slow down in May 2023, and the lower leaves died out, but the tops are still making new leaves. In August 2023, I am still harvesting enough for a batch of pesto every week. It never bolted, ever. The taste and aroma are as good as any Italian basil. Ordering more seeds today!

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